Baotou exhibition area made a splendid appearance at the opening of the eighth Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Cultural Industry Expo Fair on Aug 29 at the Inner Mongolia International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The Baotou Exhibition Area at the eighth Inner Mongolia Cultural Expo. [Photo/Baotou news network]

This year's fair features over 500 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions and will run until Sept 2.

Nearly 30 exhibitors showcased over 1,000 displays at the Baotou exhibition area, which was divided into four themed sections: Baotou Culture, Baotou Impressions, Charming Baotou, and Humanistic Baotou.

Baotou's Ji clan sheepskin paintings were selected for the North China exhibition area. At the same time, four intangible cultural heritage inheritors were invited to demonstrate their craftsmanship at the fair's intangible cultural heritage exhibition area.

Rare earth antibacterial ceramic cups, which combine artistic elements with rare earth technology, attracted numerous visitors. Eco-friendly Guyang agricultural products and exquisitely designed Baotou landmark-shaped ice creams were also a big hit with expo guests.

Paper-cutting, local Xu clan's dried apricot crafting techniques, six-face pillows, and other unique Baotou intangible cultural heritage items also drew many visitors who got to experience them firsthand.